Sep 4- Sep 8

WCA volleyball team "set"ting a good example.

Take time to huddle with the Lord and dedicate your efforts to Him.

#AllHeart

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WCA SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF

SEP 4 - SEP 8

Monday, Sep 4: Labor Day - School Closed

Tuesday, Sep 5: Regular School Day (WCA School Uniform)

Wednesday, Sep 6: Chapel Day (Chapel Attire)

Thursday, Sep 7: Regular School Day (School uniforms or PE clothing if your student has PE.)

Friday, Sep 8: Regular School Day (School uniforms or PE clothing if your student has PE.).

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A personal message from

Sarah Murchison, WCA's Guidance Counselor

STEAM WEEK

Mightier than the thunders of many waters,

mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!

-Psalm 93:4

WCA STEAM Week will “ship” off Monday, September 11th,

and set anchor with Parents STEAM Night and Back-to-School Event

on Thursday, September 14

Oceans of the World is the theme for STEAM Week.  The Bible tells us about God’s creation of the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number - living things both large and small. 

To help students dive deeper into knowledge about God’s creation, each grade level will be assigned a sea creature to use as their focus for learning, creating, and sharing through the special projects they'll make and display for Parents STEAM Night and Back-to-School Event.  

WCA students will have an opportunity for experiential learning with a virtual field trip to the SC Aquarium.  

Parents, mark you calendars and come “wade into the waters” with us and “sea” all grade-level projects at Parents STEAM Night and Back-to-School Event on Thursday, September 14.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for STEAM WEEK and the BOOK FAIR that begins Sep 14. Please use the link below to sign up.

Your help is appreciated!

WCA Will Celebrate Grandparents on

Friday, September 15

Grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren

for a personal showing of students' STEAM Week projects

and a special shopping spree at the Book Fair. Fun!

Grandparents of 4th-8th grade students are also invited to attend 5th grade's performance of The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor with their grandchildren.

After the play, grandparents of 4th - 8th students may take their grandchildren to the gym to see STEAM Week projects

and shop at the Book Fair.

GRANDPARENT'S DAY SCHEDULE

9:00 - 10:00 Grandparents event with JK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders

Family Life Center

10:00 - 11:00 Grandparents event with 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th graders

Youth Center

The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor play begins at 10:15.

11:00-11:30 Grandparents event with Exceptional Hawks

Family Life Center

To help keep our carpool line moving smoothly:

• Display your carpool sign so it can be easily seen.

Signs are not visible laying on the dashboard.

• Keep your sign visible until your child is loaded into your vehicle.

Your assistance will be appreciated.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us Tuesday, Sep 5,

after morning carpool for

September's PTF Meeting.

We will share ideas and make plans

for upcoming PTF events.

Being part of PTF is a great way to get involved and meet other WCA parents and families. Volunteers participate in many ways. They can help in person at school events, serve with projects they do at home, and help with resources and supplies - whatever works best for them!

We'd love for you to join us

and hope to see you Tuesday morning!

Over $570 dollars have been raised for the Hawks Athletic Fund through the sale of Spirit Wear items. The 30% discount continues until Sep 14. Be sure to take advantage of this great sale! 

We are grateful for everyone's orders. 

Please see Spirit Wear information below to place an order.

Spirit wear can be worn for weekly WCA Spirit Days. Please use the link below to check out all the items and designs! You can also access the store on the WCA website through the Parent Resources tab.



WCA Spirit Wear

PARKING LOT PRAYER GROUP

Thursday mornings

after carpool drop-off

All WCA parents and are welcome.

Please join us by the flagpole on Thursday mornings after carpool for Parking Lot Prayer. This year, as we look forward to growing our school, we will explore what the Bible says about growing in Christ. We will also lift up the needs of our students, our school, and our community. You can pray out loud or quietly share the prayers of the group.

Come join us as we pray!

#AllHeart

SPORTS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK - GAMES AND MEETS

Sports schedules are subject to change.

Tuesday, Sep 5 | Volleyball 4:00 at Covenant Classical

Thursday, Sep 7 | Soccer 4:00 at Fletcher

Volleyball 4:15 at Fletcher

Friday, Sep 8 | Soccer 4:00 at Covenant Classical

The complete Fall Sports Schedule is posted below and can be found on WCA's Website.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord and not for men. - Colossians 3:23

#AllHeart

WCA's Fall Sports teams are off to an awesome start!

SOCCER: WCA's Soccer team had their first match against Lee Park, last year’s conference champions, and played very well. It was a hot afternoon so with only one substitution available, most of the players ran for an hour with limited rest. The team pushed through the fatigue, playing some steady defense, shared the ball well, put a number of shots on goal and two in the back of the net. Lee Park won the match 5-2, but the Hawks made them work for it. We line up next at Fletcher, September 7 at 4:00, and at Covenant Classical, Sept. 8 at 4:00.

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CROSS COUNTRY: WCA looked strong at their first meet of the season, the Carolinas Kickoff, at Metrolina Christian on Saturday, Aug. 26. Two of our athletes won medals in the elementary divisions. Noah Koerner was 14^th in the boys, Riley Morris was 15^th in the girls.

At Covenant Classical, on August 29, our girls team finished third in their race, with Elizabeth Potter finishing in second place overall. Cam Meadows was our top WCA male athlete, finishing 9^th in his division.

Congrats to all!

#AllHeart

Does your student like to jump rope?

In this six-week club, students will focus on physical fitness and practice individual jump-roping techniques, as well as Double Dutch and other fun jumping games. A jump T-shirt and jump rope will be provided. 

Dates: Thursdays - Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16

Time: 3-4 pm

Location: School campus

Deadline: September 21st. $10 fee for late registrations

Cost per student: $125.00  

• This fee is nonrefundable after Oct. 12, 2023
• Any refund prior to Oct 12, 2023 will be minus $20 for the cost of T-shirt and jump rope

Sep 7 is the last day to sign up for WCA's Golf Clinic.

Registration for after school Golf Clinic is open. 

The WCA Golf program returns! 

We are excited to announce our Fall clinic. It begins Sept. 15, 2023. In our 5-week program we offer a fun and interactive approach with top youth golf coach professionals. All equipment is provided. The goal is to have fun, build skills and develop future golfers who will go on to play socially and competitively. Beginner and advanced groups.

Dates: Fridays - September 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20 Time: 3-4 pm

Location: Back Field

Deadline: September 7. $10 late fee for late registrations

Cost per student: $200. This fee is non-refundable after September 15.

Information and registration form can be found

on our website - or for a shortcut click HERE .

WCA FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES

Sports schedules are subject to change.

Cross Country

1. Aug 26 - Saturday, Carolina Kickoff - Metrolina Christian - 8:30-Noon

2. Aug 29 - Tuesday, Covenant Classical - 4:00

3. Sep. 12 - Tuesday, Gaston Christian - 4:30 (working on confirmation)

4. Sep 22 - Friday, Hare & Hounds Inv., McAlpine Park, Charlotte - 5:25

5. Sep 28 - Thursday, at Covenant Classical - 4:00

6. Oct 3 - Tuesday, at Metrolina Christian - 4:30

7. Oct 11 - Wednesday, at McAlpine Park, Union County MS Championships (only 6-8th grade)

Volleyball

1.Aug 28 - Monday, Scrimmage at Marvin - 4:00

2. Sep 5 - Tuesday, at Covenant Classical - 4:00

3. Sep 7 - Thursday, at Fletcher - 4:15

4. Sep 12 - Tuesday, at Westminster Catawba - 5:00

5. Sep 21 - Tuesday, home vs. Marvin Academy

6. Sep 25 - Monday, home vs. Westminster Catawba - 4:30

7. Oct 2 - Monday, home vs. Unity - 5:00

8. Oct 3 - Tuesday, at Marvin Academy.

WCA Soccer

1. Aug 29 - Tuesday, at Lee Park - 4:00

2. Sep 7 - Thursday, at Fletcher - 4:00

3. Sep 8 - Friday, at Covenant Classical - 4:00

4. Sep 11 - Monday, home vs. Hope Academy - 4:00

5. Sep 20 - Wednesday, at Hope Academy - 4:00

For more information about events below, please visit the WMC's website.

SUBSCRIBE TO EVENTS CALENDAR

Families can subscribe to the WCA Calendar from the website.

1. Click on Calendar icon (below the Support WCA tab).
2. Click on the Calendar icon (beside the printer icon).
3. Choose the type of calendar subscription you prefer (Google, Apple, Outlook).

7th & 8th Grade Students at Xtreeme Challenge for team building and personal accomplishments

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WE'RE PROUD OF

OUR WCA HAWKS!

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